Today we’re dealing with a confusing topic with significant clinical, technical and legal ramifications. Specific retention requirements—like screening conventions themselves—vary widely by country as well as locally at the province/state level. In general, retention of prior film and digital images falls into two very different camps:
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Connecticut recently passed a law mandating that women undergoing mammography screening be informed of their breast tissue density. Much discussion has followed as to whether this is a good idea for patients, and what the ramifications might be for mammography centers and women’s health providers
Read MoreDr. Andrew Maidment, University of Pennsylanvia, discusses DBT and future directions in women's healthcare imaging Andrew Maidment, Ph.D., FAAPM, is Associate Professor of Radiology; Co-Director, HHMI-NIBIB Interfaces Scholars Program in Biomedical Imaging and Informational Sciences, and; Chief, Physics Section at the Hospital of the University of
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When I speak with experienced radiologists about the “old days” of reading film-based mammographic images, they often tell me they are now able to read more efficiently with today’s digital mammography technology. While intuitively you might assume that digital is and always has been better,
Read MoreBreast cancer is one of the greatest causes of cancer death among women in developing countries. As these countries progress with improved living and economic conditions, women’s health issues gradually assume increasing priority. There is a tremendous worldwide need for breast cancer education and awareness,
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